Ingredients

4 whole cloves2 whole peppercorns4 tea bags4 teaspoons sugar1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)2-1/2 cups boiling water2 cups 2% milk

Preparation

Place cloves and peppercorns in a large bowl; with the end of a wooden spoon handle, crush spices until aromas are released.

Add the tea bags, sugar, ginger, cinnamon stick and boiling water. Cover and steep for 6 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat the milk.

Strain tea, discarding spices and tea bags. Stir in hot milk. Pour into mugs.